Last 3 days @ NUH.

1 month in NUH is gone in a flash, though it was a rather difficult period. Happy to have walked through that and emerged a better nurse. :)

Many perspectives were challenged.
Much knowledge gained.
No regrets choosing this profession. :)

I’m privileged to be posted to the Oncology ward where the essence of nursing is being tested. Honoured to be there for patients in their last days, and to understand the power of a touch and a smile.

The best part I love about nursing is simply to sit by patients, talking/listening to them, assuring them that there are still people who care for them as a human being.

As a nursing student, I do feel guilty for intruding their privacy while witnessing certain procedures, for ‘turning’ them into guinea pigs for my practices and for rendering substandard services.

At the same time, I am grateful for their understanding and cooperation, for inspiring me to be a better nurse and for showing me the fragility and value of life.

This 1 month has certainly been the most fruitful one in my life. :)

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Future plans

Nursing

Oncology is one of the specialties I’m considering going into. I’ve ruled out Pediatrics (Children), Gerontology (Elderly), Orthopedic (Bone), Neurology (Brain) & Optometry (Eye).  

Hahaha. Just not comfortable with those.

Music

Planning to return to NUSSO (NUS Symphony Orchestra) next semester onwards, to gain more exposure and improve my skills. Happy that Loraine will be joining me! :)

However, that means not being able to attend rehearsals for church orchestra as both fall on the same day and time. I might not be able to perform in church too.

Hmmm… It’s a rather big step.

Hoping to return a better cellist.

 

We may make a lot of plans, but the LORD will do what he has decided.

Proverbs 19:21

 

Ultimately I just wanna do what I am supposed to do, for the glory of God. :)